Description
13 Things That Don’t Make Sense: The Most Baffling Scientific Mysteries of Our Time by Michael Brooks is a fascinating exploration of some of the greatest unanswered questions puzzling modern science. Blending accessible explanations with intriguing anecdotes, this non-fiction book delves into phenomena that challenge our understanding of the universe — from the elusive 96% of missing matter in the cosmos to mysterious signals from outer space and the controversial persistence of the placebo effect.
Brooks guides readers through a compelling tour of scientific anomalies that refuse to fit neatly into established theories. Highlighting mysteries such as cold fusion, homeopathy’s puzzling effects, and the unexpected behaviour of fundamental laws of nature, he argues that these baffling findings could hold the keys to revolutionary discoveries. Based on a widely circulated New Scientist article, this expanded book offers fresh insights into the cutting-edge puzzles at the frontier of human knowledge.
Ideal for science enthusiasts and curious readers alike, 13 Things That Don’t Make Sense invites you to embrace the unknown and reconsider what we think we know about reality — making it a thought-provoking and entertaining read for those eager to explore science’s greatest mysteries.
